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Mauritius vs UK Over Chagos Islands | Mauritius News
Mauritius is set to go head-to-head with the UK at the UN next month over the Chagos Islands, demanding sovereignty as Britain’s delay threatens its fragile budget—hinging on lease payments and compensation from Diego Garcia. With Prime Minister Andy Burnham making his first major international appearance, tensions are rising fast. Mauritius is weighing bold moves: UN sanctions, a resolution declaring British presence illegal, or even returning to the International Court of Justice to escalate pressure. The dispute stems from a May 2023 deal where the UK agreed to hand over sovereignty in…
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